Verizon Communications Stock-Based Compensation Growth & History (VZ)
Verizon Communications's stock-based compensation was $400.0M for fiscal 2016.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | Stock-based compensation | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | $400.0M | $100.0M | +33.33% |
| 2015 | 2015-12-31 | $300.0M | $0 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 2014-12-31 | $300.0M | −$100.0M | −25.00% |
| 2013 | 2013-12-31 | $400.0M | −$300.0M | −42.86% |
| 2012 | 2012-12-31 | $700.0M | $200.0M | +40.00% |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $500.0M | $0 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 2010-12-31 | $500.0M | $0 | 0.00% |
| 2009 | 2009-12-31 | $500.0M | $100.0M | +25.00% |
| 2008 | 2008-12-31 | $400.0M | — | — |
Verizon Communications stock-based compensation trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Verizon Communications's stock-based compensation decreased from $500.0M to $400.0M, a change of −$100.0M.
What stock-based compensation means
Stock-based compensation is the expense associated with equity awards such as restricted stock and employee options. It is a non-cash expense when recognized, but it can dilute existing shareholders unless offset by share repurchases.
SEC-reported stock-based compensation
TickerStat standardizes share-based compensation reported in company SEC filings. The history shows recognized compensation expense or its cash-flow-statement adjustment, not the grant-date value of new awards or a forecast of future dilution. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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